TODAY

JAYHAWKERS: The Kitsap Jayhawkers will meet at 11:30 a.m. at The Airport Diner in Bremerton. There will be a White Elephant Bingo. Attendees should bring “white elephants” that they no longer want and could be someone else’s treasure for game prizes. This is a great opportunity for “native Kansans” to visit and share experiences about living in The Sunflower State. And if you’re not from Kansas, but grew up in the “flatlands” stop by and say “hello.” Call Doris Rice at (360) 792-9151 for further details.

PRIME RIB: The Bremerton Eagles will be hosting a prime rib dinner with live music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 12 (featuring Backlash) at the Elks Lodge on Pine Road. The dinner is open to the public.

WEDNESDAY 16

DEMENTIA SUPPORT: Ashley Gardens at Bremerton, an Alzheimer’s and memory care community located 3231 Pine Road, will host an Alzheimer’s and dementia support group at 7 p.m. The support group will be at The Willows at 3201 Pine Road and hosted by Ashley Gardens at Bremerton’s Life Enrichment Director Janet Presley. This group is open to the public at no cost. The group provides a forum to share information, resources and coping techniques for persons with dementia, their caregivers, family and friends. For more information, call (360) 478-7277 or visit www.cascadeliving.com.

CREDIT SCORE: American Financial Solutions will show you how to read your credit report and improve your score, helping you to understand the confusing abreaviations on your credit report. The class begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Sylvan Way Library, located at 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton. There is no cost for the class. Please call Heather to register at (888) 282-5492 ext. 1113 or hbennett@myfinancialgoals.org.

CHUCKWAGON: Chuck-wagon Senior Nutrition Program will host a Spring Fling Lunch at all Wednesday meal sites. The entrée will be Chicken Salad. The meal is available to senior citizens over the age of 60. The suggested donation is $3.00. Reservations are required by 2:30 p.m. April 15. For location and reservations, call (360) 377-8511 or (888) 877-8511.

FRIDAY 18

FISH DINNER: The Bremerton Elks will host its monthly fish dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Pine Road. The dinner will feature homemade fish and chips and a baked selection. The dinner is open to the public.

UPCOMING

BECK FUND: There will be a luncheon and silent auction for the Emilee Beck Heart/Lung Fund on April 19 at the Outback Steakhouse, 5769 State Highway 303 in East Bremerton. Proceeds will help pay for a heart and lung transplant for one-year-old Emilee Beck, who is the grand daughter of Janice Beck, who works at the East Bremerton Safeway store. Tickets are $15, and donations for the auction are still being accepted. Information: Jamie Breckel at (360) 377-9665 or Charles at (360) 440-8530.

WOMEN VOTERS: The League of Women Voters of Kitsap will hold a general meeting at noon April 23. The meeting will discuss the state of the county, certainly of interest to many Kitsap residents. For more information, contact Mary I. Piette at (206) 780-4106.

BENEDICT HOUSE: Richard Lemieux will provide the keynote speech at the Second annual Benedict House Breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. April 25 at the Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church. Breakfast is free and guests are invited to make a contribution to the Benedict House. For information, contact Carol Brown at carolb@ccsww.org.

RELAY FOR LIFE: The Central Kitsap/Bremerton 2008 Relay for Life Relay for Life auction will begin at 12:30 p.m. April 27 at the Bremerton Elks Lodge, 4131 Pine Road in East Bremerton. The event will feature a live and silent auction. Great items and potential bargains will be available in both auctions, including items ranging from a mountain bike, one night stays at premium local hotels, fine dining, art, and much more. All proceeds from the auction items go to the American Cancer Society through the Relay for Life. Tickets are available for $20 from any Central Kitsap/Bremerton Relay For Life Team or by calling (360) 895-0174. Ticket price includes door prize entry and luncheon.

GENEAOLOGY: April 15 is the last day to register for the “ I am Norsk” genealogy seminar at the Bremerton Sons of Norway lodge. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3. There is a $20 registration fee, plus an optional $10 for lunch. Pre-registration is required. Information: (360) 479-1189 or ddowell@wavecable.com.

ART AUCTION: Peninsula Services is proud to announce May 9 as the date of the third annual Art Auction, sponsored by Key Bank. May The auction will be held at the Elks Lodge, located at 4131 Pine Road NE, Bremerton. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the live auction begins at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds will support the employment programs of Peninsula Services that help adults with developmental disabilities and other challenges. This gala event will feature art work by many very talented local artists including Irma Bruser, who has donated a special painting which will be for sale at the auction and can be seen on posters throughout the city. RSVP is required at (360) 373-1446.

PROPERTY OWNERS: The Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton will sponsor the Spring 2008 Property Owners & Managers Conference, scheduled for May 15. The event is free and will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center, located at 345 6th St. in Bremerton. Please RSVP by contacting Adonis Newkirk at anewkirk@bremertonhousing.org or (360) 616-2236.

ONGOING

CHORUS REHEARSALS: Kitsap Pines Chorus of Sweet Adelines will host chorus rehearsals every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 1410 Ohio St., Bremerton. Women of all ages interested in barbershop style singing are welcomed to join. For more information, call Kathy at (360) 297-8414 or visit the Web at www.kitsappines.org.

CHESS: The Kitsap County Chess Club will host games at the downtown Bremerton library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays during the month of April. For information, call (360) 377-3955.

FINANCIAL AID: Olympic College will host “Financial Aid 101” every Wednesday through April. Meetings will be held from 5-6 p.m. at the Students Entry and Advising Center, located in the Haselwood Library on the OC Bremerton campus. For more information, call (360) 475-7160.

FARMERS MARKET: The Bremerton Farmers Market is seeking vendors for its 2008 market season, including farmers and artisans, as well as musicians to perform at the market. The season will run every Thursday, May 15 through Oct. 9, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Seaside Community Church at Evergreen Park. For more information, contact Tiffany at (360) 621-5934 or bremertonmarket@gmail.com. Application packets can be found on the Web, www.bremertonmarket.com.

FEATURED ARTIST: Collective Visions Gallery presents its May featured artist, Sydni Sterling, from April 29 through May 31. A reception for Sterling’s work will be held May 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the gallery. Sterling’s expressive style captures the movement, color and light of her favorite subject: water gardens. Canvases range in size from murals to miniatures. Also showing is an extensive collection of giclee prints on canvas of new and favorite images from Sterling Studio in the new gallery store. Collective Visions Gallery is located at 331 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton. For more information, call (360) 377-8327 or visit www.collectivevisions.com.

TAX COUNSELING: The IRS and AARP jointly sponsor a program staffed by volunteers to electronically prepare and file income tax returns at no cost to the taxpayers. Although intended for elderly and low-income families, no taxpayer will be turned away. Note however, taxpayer’s returns requiring the reporting of significant business income or any loss, or any rental income are beyond the scope of this program. Tax-Aide volunteers are prepared to handle all 2007 tax law changes.

Taxpayers must bring a photo identification, documents verifying the Social Security numbers of all persons on the tax return and all 2007 tax documents, such as statements of income from wages, retirement, social security, interest and or dividends. It is advisable to bring a checkbook to provide account numbers for electronic funds transfer and a copy of the 2006 return for comparison purposes. If in doubt about the paperwork, bring it all and let us sort it out.

Plan to arrive early. We try not to begin preparation of a new return during the last half hour before closing time.

Tax-Aide Sites —

through April 15:

Westpark Community Center

76 Russell Road, Bremerton

Monday and Saturday 1 to 5 p.m.

Work Source

1300 Sylvan Way, Bremerton

Tuesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sheridan Park Center

680 Lebo Blvd. Bremerton

Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.